Early Emotions
Early Emotions is an EYFS programme that helps children recognise and regulate their emotions.
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What is it?
Early Emotions is an EYFS and preschool programme that helps children recognise and regulate their emotions.
Funded by the Education Endowment Foundation and led by London South Research School, the programme is currently in trial stage with 30 participant schools, nurseries and childminder settings across the South East.
The programme offers:
- A systematic approach to teaching emotional literacy and regulation
- Scripted lessons and visual resources for use in continuous provision
- Easy to embed min-lessons for preschool and EYFS providers
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How can it help your school
Early Emotions equips educators with tools to foster emotional intelligence and resilience in young learners.
- Provides age-appropriate activities for recognising and managing emotions.
- Uses engaging stories and visual aids tailored for preschool and EYFS children.
- Enhances classroom interactions with improved emotional understanding.
- Offers teacher training to integrate emotional learning into daily routines.
- Creates a supportive foundation for children’s overall development.
What impact does the programme have?
The programme helps schools create emotionally supportive environments, ensuring young learners thrive socially and academically.
- Improves children’s ability to manage emotions in various settings.
- Reduces behavioural challenges in the classroom.
- Builds stronger relationships between educators and students.
- Promotes positive peer interactions and collaboration.
- Supports long-term mental well-being.
How can I implement this in my school?
Schools can access Early Emotions by partnering with Charles Dickens Primary School.
- Register for teacher training sessions.
- Gain access to a comprehensive set of resources.
- Implement the programme seamlessly in preschool and EYFS settings.
- Monitor progress using suggested assessment tools.
- Contact the team for further details and registration.
Want to find out more?
Whether your school is considering the programme or ready to take the next step, we're here to support you. Get in touch below to find out more or begin the process.
